The letter expresses the struggles of a partner who has moved back to their partner's hometown after living abroad. They are currently staying with their partner's parents while searching for housing. Although grateful for the accommodation, the letter's writer feels uncomfortable living under someone else's rules, feeling judged, and making jokes about their nationality. Despite the tension, they debate between tolerating this discomfort for the sake of free rent versus addressing the issues directly.
Etiquette is not a barter system. Just as one rudeness does not justify another, your hosts' good deed of letting you live with them does not justify the ongoing rudeness you endure.
Although it is clear that you are in a difficult situation, it is essential to find a way to address your discomfort with humor and respect.
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